Job vacancy details
Community Development Worker - Learning Disabilities Services
| Employer | Bracknell Forest Council | Adult Social Care and Health | Reference | ASCH1334 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published | Mon 15/03/2010 09:00 AM | Closing Date | Tue 30/03/2010 12:00 PM |
| Working Pattern | Evenings, Full Time, Weekends, Temporary position | Hours | 37 hours per week |
| Salary | £26,800 - £30,500 pa plus Essential User Car Allowance | CRB Check | Enhanced |
| Location | Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire | ||
This is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2012, primarily looking at developing and increasing opportunities for people with a learning disability in line with the government strategy ‘Valuing People Now.’
We are looking for a development worker within our learning disability service who is enthusiastic and motivated in seeking a range of opportunities and career development opportunities for individuals.
Candidates should be proactive, enthusiastic and committed, with the determination to drive this service forward. You will have an understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with a Learning Disability and the ability to enable people to overcome them. A varied and active role which, although can be challenging at times, is rewarding in the fact that you are having a positive impact on people’s lives.
As a modern and forward thinking service we would encourage staff to seek a range of new opportunities to individuals we support.
The service potentially operates seven days a week and you may be required to work flexibly and undertake duties which are compatible with the needs of the service.
Interview date: w/c 12th April 2010
Equal Opportunities
Find out more about our Adult Social Care and Health Department.
Please read the Application Pack below before you apply for this job. It contains information that you will need to refer to when applying. Not referring to this information is likely to reduce your chances of success.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed by the Council in contact with children/young people or vulnerable adults must be aware that a Criminal Record Bureau check will be undertaken.We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible apply for these prior to interview.
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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Other Attributes
- Keywords: disabilities, learning
- Sector: Local Government
- Occupations: Care/Social Work, Community
- Location: Berkshire
